The Oakland A’s got off to a 5-0 lead in the opener of their Monday doubleheader, but then watched the Seattle Mariners sail back in for a comeback win. The A’s didn’t repeat that bad fortune in the nightcap, once again building a 5-0 and this time taking it to the house.
The A’s held on to their early advantage and then added more, ultimately earning a 9-0 victory and a split in the doubleheader. They were led by some of their recent acquisitions — in particular starting pitcher Mike Minor, who completed the entire seven-inning game himself and threw a shutout.